Yee's measure would prohibit raises for top CSU executives during difficult budget years for the state.

"The action taken last week by the regents and trustees is appalling and reinforces the perception that they are completely out of touch," Yee said, according to the LA Times. "UC and CSU are public institutions, not Wall Street banks. Once and for all, it is time to stop these egregious compensation practices and restore the public trust."

A second measure already introduced by other state senators would prohibit the CSU system from giving raises of more than 10 percent during a state financial crunch.